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1. Boardwalk Trail, Lady Bird Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Boardwalk Trail, Lady Bird Lake
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2. Zilker Botanical Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Zilker Botanical Garden
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3. The Bullock Texas State History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
The Bullock Texas State History Museum
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4. The Blanton Museum of Art

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The Blanton Museum of Art
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5. Texas Farmers' Market

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Texas Farmers' Market
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6. Zilker Metropolitan Park

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Zilker Metropolitan Park
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7. ZACH Theatre

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ZACH Theatre
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8. South Congress Avenue

South Congress Avenue
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9. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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10. Congress Avenue Bridge

Congress Avenue Bridge
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11. Mexic-Arte Museum

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12. Austin City Limits Live

Austin City Limits Live
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13. O. Henry Museum

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O. Henry Museum
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14. McKinney Falls State Park

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McKinney Falls State Park
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15. Barton Creek Greenbelt

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Barton Creek Greenbelt
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16. Neill-Cochran Museum House

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17. Austin Nature & Science Center

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Austin Nature & Science Center
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18. State Capitol

State Capitol
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The capital of Texas, Austin is home to beautiful parks, shops, a diverse choice of activities and great restaurants.

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Austin events:
- South by Southwest (SXSW) - March 7–15, 2025
- Austin City Limits Music Festival - October 4-6 & 11-13, 2024
- Texas Book Festival
- Pecan Street Festival - First Saturday & Sunday in May and the last Saturday & Sunday in September

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